"They played at a club in Vegas, and it was f*cking amazing," Urban recalled to The Music.
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"He's an unsung hero of Australian music."
Matt Ward speaks of country living with authority, similar to how he writes about nature, ahead of his special appearance at Groundwater Country Music Festival.
"It is exciting to see so many new and returning artists eager to entertain in Tamworth," Festival Manager Barry Harley says.
The new division will be led by former CMC Rocks executive Danny Keenan.
Every week, ABC Country's ‘Grass Roots’ program shines a light on the best independently released Australian country content.
"I’m looking forward to seeing what this next chapter brings," Bell said about today's news.
“This mix of legendary performers and up-and-coming talent is what makes this announcement so special and uniquely ours,” Peter Noble said.
Before the release of Cowboy Carter, Beyoncé insisted that the record “ain’t a Country album” but a “Beyoncé album”.
The pair will play five shows across Sydney and Melbourne in January.
Morgan Wallen leads with seven nominations, including the prestigious Entertainer of the Year award.
In addition to receiving the Country Champion Award, Kane Brown has been nominated for seven awards at this year’s event.
"The blessing and the curse is the news cycles are fast," Urban said in a forthcoming feature for The Music.
Get to know some of the Aussies performing at next year's massive CMC Rocks festival.